Nur Navoi Solar Project

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar inaugurates 100MW Nur Navoi solar project in Uzbekistan

By 2030, Uzbekistan aims to deploy 5GW of solar and 3GW of wind power capacity, meeting 25 per cent of its electricity needs

Abu Dhabi Exchange cuts trading fees, extends trading hours

The Dubai Financial Market also said Saturday it will extend trading time to five hours daily as of October 3

UAE tourist visas dubai aiport

UAE to open processing of tourist visas for vaccinated individuals from all countries

Starting August 30, the decision applies even to citizens arriving from previously banned countries

Boardroom connection: How to get young directors to be more effective

Young directors should be encouraged to find mentors within and outside of your own board

How private equity is well poised to leverage opportunities

As an asset class, private equity continues to perform robustly, with venture capital seeing a standout year on the back of enthusiasm for technology and healthcare

Are dark kitchens the future of the food industry?

The appetite for dark kitchen concepts has grown significantly in the UAE

What comes next for the UAE’s property market?

The UAE’s property market – and specifically Dubai’s – witnessed record sales in the first half of the year on the back of pent-up demand during the pandemic and a progressive regulatory framework

Oman to open land borders from September 1

The sultanate also decided to lift the entry ban on arrivals from all countries starting September 1

Emirates Dubai Muscat

Emirates ramps up service on Dubai-Muscat route

It will introduce a fourth weekly service starting August 28

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim secures $1.5bn sustainability-linked loan

Standard Chartered Bank acted as sustainability coordinator on the loan

Abu Dhabi

All Abu Dhabi government employees to return to workplaces starting September 5

Remote working will be allowed for one parent of a child in grade 10 or below who is exempt from in-person school attendance on medical grounds

UAE reports 991 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The number of recorded cases has risen to 713,402

Dubai’s RTA launches digital platform to serve investors, entrepreneurs

The platform is for investors and entrepreneurs interested in engaging with the authority on projects

Cargo-jet boom spurs new Abu Dhabi site for converting Boeing 777s to freight

Israel Aerospace Industries will establish two conversion lines for Boeing 777-300ER wide-body planes at a maintenance facility run by Etihad Aviation Group

Nissan pre-owned warranty

Nissan rolls out manufacturer-backed warranty for pre-owned programme in the Middle East

All Nissan Certified Pre-Owned vehicles will receive a two-year or 60,000km manufacturer warranty

Dubai Police arrests Italian drug lords wanted by Interpol

Raffaele Imperiale is the alleged kingpin of organised crime syndicate Camorra

Abu Dhabi schools

Abu Dhabi: Covid tests mandatory for all private and charter school students

Students below 12 can avail free Covid-19 PCR tests at any private or public testing center across Abu Dhabi

Saudi announces $1.2bn tech initiatives, including all-new LEAP and @Hack events

The country aims to improve the digital skills of 100,000 Saudi youngsters by 2030, with a focus on cybersecurity, programming, AI and gaming

UAE reports 983 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The number of recorded cases in the country stands at 712,411

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala part of consortium purchasing Bain’s Hugel stake for $1.5bn

The South Korean company Hugel mainly produces beauty goods

Tradeling PRO

Dubai-based Tradeling launches an AI-driven digital procurement solution

Tradeling Pro is primarily driven by business development and enabled by the power of advanced technology

PayMate marks its UAE entry through partnerships with Visa and Citi

The Indian B2B digital payments company has collaborated with Visa and Citi to automate payables based in the region

UAE assessing net-zero emissions target ahead of COP26

No major OPEC producer has announced a net-zero target

UAE foreign aid

UAE’s foreign aid from 2010 to 2021 totalled $56.14bn

The UAE’s foreign aid was spread across three key categories including development, humanitarian and charitable aid

Saudi Arabia airport

Saudi permits fully vaccinated expats to return from countries facing travel ban including UAE, India

Only expats who received two doses of the vaccine in Saudi Arabia before they departed for their home country will be permitted to return

Ain Dubai

World’s tallest and largest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, to open this October

At 250 metres, it is almost twice the height of the London Eye, with its 48 air-conditioned cabins offering 360-degree views of Dubai’s skyline

Didier Laffineur, Regional Managing Director of Ferrero Gulf

Five minutes with Didier Laffineur, regional managing director of Ferrero Gulf

Ferrero closed the financial year with a consolidated global turnover of Eur12.3bn, and has ensured that sustainability is an integral part of its business model

Deliveroo launches in UAE’s fifth city

Residents of Ajman can now order food from local restaurants and takeaways

Covid-19: UAE reports less than 1,000 new cases for the first time this year

The country’s health ministry reported 990 new coronavirus cases and two deaths on Tuesday

Dubai Chamber

Dubai Chamber, TikTok help over 280 startups to strengthen their digital growth

The MoU was signed earlier this year to create and launch the Dubai Chamber – TikTok Academy.